{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Dataset", "name": "MapleBridge AI-Native Sourcing Knowledge Graph", "url": "https://maplebridge.io/sourcing-knowledge-graph.json", "version": "2026-04-29", "description": "Machine-readable knowledge graph for MapleBridge AI supplier matching: buyer types, product categories, pain points, risk signals, matching fields, example pages, and open protocol references.", "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "MapleBridge.io", "url": "https://maplebridge.io/" }, "related_machine_readable_files": { "human_readable_explanation": "https://maplebridge.io/ai-sourcing-knowledge-graph", "ontology": "https://maplebridge.io/supplier-matching-ontology.json", "buyer_intent_examples": "https://maplebridge.io/buyer-intent-examples.json", "ai_agent": "https://maplebridge.io/ai-agent.json", "llms": "https://maplebridge.io/llms.txt", "llms_full": "https://maplebridge.io/llms-full.txt" }, "public_entry_points": { "ai_sourcing_knowledge_graph": "https://maplebridge.io/ai-sourcing-knowledge-graph", "ai_infrastructure": "https://maplebridge.io/ai-supplier-matching-infrastructure", "supplier_matching_examples": "https://maplebridge.io/supplier-matching-examples", "china_sourcing_guides": "https://maplebridge.io/china-sourcing-guides", "maplebridge_open": "https://maplebridge.io/open/", "sample_payloads": "https://maplebridge.io/open/sample-payloads", "match_explanation": "https://maplebridge.io/open/buyer-intent-supplier-capability-match-explanation", "github_open_protocol": "https://github.com/jinjihuang88-ui/maplebridge-open" }, "nodes": { "buyer_types": [ { "label": "Amazon seller", "description": "Marketplace seller validating product-market fit, FBA packaging, compliance scope, and reorder timing.", "example_url": "https://maplebridge.io/low-moq-china-suppliers-for-amazon-sellers", "id": "amazon_seller" }, { "label": "Shopify brand", "description": "DTC brand needing private-label packaging, samples, small launch quantities, and repeatable supplier communication.", "example_url": "https://maplebridge.io/china-suppliers-for-canadian-shopify-brands", "id": "shopify_brand" }, { "label": "Importer", "description": "Buyer responsible for landed risk, documentation, quality evidence, and supplier reliability before deposit.", "example_url": "https://maplebridge.io/sample-order-china-supplier-verification", "id": "importer" }, { "label": "Distributor", "description": "Repeat buyer needing catalog fit, replenishment terms, documentation, and margin discipline.", "example_url": "https://maplebridge.io/chinese-manufacturers-for-us-distributors", "id": "distributor" } ], "product_categories": [ { "label": "Packaging", "common_fields": [ "component type", "material", "MOQ", "decoration method", "sample policy", "export carton" ], "example_url": "https://maplebridge.io/private-label-skincare-packaging-canada", "id": "packaging" }, { "label": "Electronics", "common_fields": [ "model number", "rated specification", "certificate scope", "label sample", "QA process", "export market" ], "example_url": "https://maplebridge.io/usb-c-charger-manufacturer-china-fcc", "id": "electronics" }, { "label": "Apparel", "common_fields": [ "fabric", "GSM", "size chart", "fit sample", "MOQ by style", "private label" ], "example_url": "https://maplebridge.io/private-label-activewear-manufacturer-china-low-moq", "id": "apparel" }, { "label": "Kitchenware", "common_fields": [ "material", "food-contact evidence", "sample test", "color", "packaging", "defect policy" ], "example_url": "https://maplebridge.io/silicone-kitchenware-manufacturer-china-food-contact", "id": "kitchenware" }, { "label": "Hardware", "common_fields": [ "material grade", "standard", "finish", "sample", "packaging", "warranty process" ], "example_url": "https://maplebridge.io/hand-tool-manufacturer-china-canada", "id": "hardware" } ], "pain_points": [ { "label": "Low MOQ", "description": "Buyer needs a launch or validation quantity without being forced into large bulk orders.", "id": "low_moq" }, { "label": "Compliance scope", "description": "Buyer must confirm certificates or documents apply to the exact SKU, material, model, or target market.", "id": "compliance_scope" }, { "label": "Sample validation", "description": "Buyer needs samples, photos, videos, or tests before deposit.", "id": "sample_validation" }, { "label": "Supplier trust", "description": "Buyer needs evidence that the supplier can execute repeat orders, communicate clearly, and support the target market.", "id": "supplier_trust" }, { "label": "Packaging execution", "description": "Buyer needs retail or export packaging that survives shipping and fits sales-channel requirements.", "id": "packaging_execution" }, { "label": "Response quality", "description": "Buyer needs suppliers that answer the actual brief instead of sending generic catalog replies.", "id": "response_quality" } ], "risk_signals": [ { "label": "Certificate mismatch", "check": "Confirm certificate holder, model number, material scope, and target-market relevance.", "id": "certificate_mismatch", "severity": "high" }, { "label": "Hidden MOQ or setup cost", "check": "Separate stock item MOQ, custom MOQ, tooling, decoration, and carton costs.", "id": "hidden_moq_or_setup_cost", "severity": "medium" }, { "label": "Sample-to-bulk drift", "check": "Ask how sample approval is transferred into mass-production QC.", "id": "sample_to_bulk_drift", "severity": "high" }, { "label": "Unsupported sustainability or safety claims", "check": "Separate documented evidence from marketing wording.", "id": "unsupported_claims", "severity": "medium" }, { "label": "Weak export packaging", "check": "Request carton spec, packing photos, and damage-prevention details.", "id": "weak_export_packaging", "severity": "medium" }, { "label": "Generic supplier reply", "check": "Check whether supplier answered required fields or only sent a catalog.", "id": "generic_supplier_reply", "severity": "medium" } ], "matching_fields": [ { "label": "Buyer type", "description": "Amazon seller, Shopify brand, importer, distributor, or other buyer role.", "id": "buyer_type", "type": "intent" }, { "label": "Product category", "description": "Main category and subcategory being sourced.", "id": "product_category", "type": "intent" }, { "label": "Quantity / MOQ", "description": "Launch quantity, MOQ tolerance, sample order, and reorder assumptions.", "id": "quantity_or_moq", "type": "constraint" }, { "label": "Target market", "description": "US, Canada, North America, or another destination market.", "id": "target_market", "type": "constraint" }, { "label": "Compliance needs", "description": "Certificates, reports, labels, test scope, or material documents needed before order.", "id": "compliance_needs", "type": "evidence" }, { "label": "Sample policy", "description": "Sample cost, timing, what the sample proves, and revision process.", "id": "sample_policy", "type": "evidence" }, { "label": "Packaging requirements", "description": "Retail pack, export carton, barcode, FBA prep, DTC shipping, or private label.", "id": "packaging_requirements", "type": "execution" }, { "label": "Supplier capability", "description": "Processes, material options, export experience, production range, and documented examples.", "id": "supplier_capability", "type": "capability" }, { "label": "Risk notes", "description": "Open questions, evidence gaps, and human review triggers.", "id": "risk_notes", "type": "review" }, { "label": "Match explanation", "description": "Why a supplier fits, what still needs verification, and suggested next step.", "id": "match_explanation", "type": "output" } ], "examples": [ { "buyer_type": "shopify_brand", "id": "skincare_packaging_canada", "open_payload_url": "https://maplebridge.io/open/sample-payloads", "product_category": "packaging", "matching_fields": [ "buyer_type", "product_category", "quantity_or_moq", "sample_policy", "packaging_requirements", "risk_notes", "match_explanation" ], "title": "Canadian skincare brand sourcing private-label packaging", "buyer_intent": { "target_market": "Canada", "evidence_needed": [ "material declaration", "sample photos", "carton spec" ], "constraints": [ "low MOQ", "logo decoration", "sample before deposit" ], "buyer": "Canadian skincare brand", "product": "private-label skincare jars, bottles, cartons, and sample packaging" }, "pain_points": [ "low_moq", "sample_validation", "packaging_execution" ], "risk_signal_notes": [ "Decoration setup cost may be hidden.", "Carton strength should be checked before deposit.", "Sample approval must map to bulk QC." ], "supplier_matching_fields": [ "component MOQ", "stock mold availability", "decoration method", "material declaration", "export carton proof", "sample lead time" ], "match_explanation": "A strong match should show packaging samples, explain MOQ by component, document material choices, and separate tooling, decoration, and carton costs.", "risk_signals": [ "hidden_moq_or_setup_cost", "weak_export_packaging", "sample_to_bulk_drift" ], "example_page_url": "https://maplebridge.io/private-label-skincare-packaging-canada" }, { "buyer_type": "amazon_seller", "id": "usb_c_charger_fcc", "open_payload_url": "https://maplebridge.io/open/buyer-intent-supplier-capability-match-explanation", "product_category": "electronics", "matching_fields": [ "product_category", "target_market", "compliance_needs", "sample_policy", "supplier_capability", "risk_notes", "match_explanation" ], "title": "Amazon seller sourcing USB-C chargers with FCC-related evidence", "buyer_intent": { "target_market": "US or Canada", "evidence_needed": [ "model-specific report", "adapter rating", "label sample", "QA process" ], "constraints": [ "FCC evidence", "label sample", "sample test before order" ], "buyer": "Amazon seller", "product": "USB-C charger" }, "pain_points": [ "compliance_scope", "supplier_trust", "sample_validation" ], "risk_signal_notes": [ "Certificate must match exact model.", "Label and packaging claims should match test scope.", "Fast quote without evidence is not enough." ], "supplier_matching_fields": [ "model number", "rated specification", "certificate scope", "label sample", "factory QA process", "export history" ], "match_explanation": "A strong match aligns the exact charger model, rating, compliance evidence, label, packaging, and QA checks before price comparison.", "risk_signals": [ "certificate_mismatch", "sample_to_bulk_drift", "generic_supplier_reply" ], "example_page_url": "https://maplebridge.io/usb-c-charger-manufacturer-china-fcc" }, { "buyer_type": "shopify_brand", "id": "activewear_low_moq", "open_payload_url": "https://maplebridge.io/open/sample-payloads", "product_category": "apparel", "matching_fields": [ "buyer_type", "product_category", "quantity_or_moq", "sample_policy", "supplier_capability", "risk_notes", "match_explanation" ], "title": "DTC activewear brand testing a low-MOQ collection", "buyer_intent": { "target_market": "North America", "evidence_needed": [ "fabric spec", "size chart", "sample revision policy", "MOQ by color" ], "constraints": [ "low MOQ", "fit sample", "fabric swatches" ], "buyer": "DTC activewear brand", "product": "private-label activewear" }, "pain_points": [ "low_moq", "sample_validation", "supplier_trust" ], "risk_signal_notes": [ "Fabric substitution risk is high.", "Fit sample process must be explicit.", "MOQ by color and style should be separated." ], "supplier_matching_fields": [ "fabric swatch", "GSM", "size chart", "fit sample policy", "MOQ by style", "private label options" ], "match_explanation": "A strong match supports fit samples, fabric evidence, and MOQ by style without pushing premature bulk orders.", "risk_signals": [ "sample_to_bulk_drift", "hidden_moq_or_setup_cost", "generic_supplier_reply" ], "example_page_url": "https://maplebridge.io/private-label-activewear-manufacturer-china-low-moq" }, { "buyer_type": "importer", "id": "silicone_kitchenware_food_contact", "open_payload_url": "https://maplebridge.io/open/buyer-intent-supplier-capability-match-explanation", "product_category": "kitchenware", "matching_fields": [ "product_category", "target_market", "compliance_needs", "sample_policy", "packaging_requirements", "risk_notes", "match_explanation" ], "title": "Importer sourcing silicone kitchenware with food-contact evidence", "buyer_intent": { "target_market": "North America", "evidence_needed": [ "material declaration", "test report scope", "packing spec" ], "constraints": [ "food-contact evidence", "odor check", "sample before order" ], "buyer": "Kitchenware importer", "product": "silicone kitchenware" }, "pain_points": [ "compliance_scope", "sample_validation", "packaging_execution" ], "risk_signal_notes": [ "Food-contact claims need document scope.", "Odor and material substitution should be checked.", "Export carton evidence matters." ], "supplier_matching_fields": [ "material grade", "food-contact document scope", "odor sample", "color card", "carton spec", "defect policy" ], "match_explanation": "A strong match documents material, provides samples, and explains food-contact evidence without unsupported safety claims.", "risk_signals": [ "unsupported_claims", "weak_export_packaging", "sample_to_bulk_drift" ], "example_page_url": "https://maplebridge.io/silicone-kitchenware-manufacturer-china-food-contact" }, { "buyer_type": "distributor", "id": "fastener_north_america", "open_payload_url": "https://maplebridge.io/open/sample-payloads", "product_category": "hardware", "matching_fields": [ "buyer_type", "product_category", "target_market", "supplier_capability", "risk_notes", "match_explanation" ], "title": "Industrial distributor sourcing fasteners for North America", "buyer_intent": { "target_market": "North America", "evidence_needed": [ "inspection report", "coating spec", "packing label" ], "constraints": [ "material grade", "standard reference", "lot traceability" ], "buyer": "Industrial distributor", "product": "fasteners" }, "pain_points": [ "supplier_trust", "compliance_scope", "response_quality" ], "risk_signal_notes": [ "Wrong grade or coating can create downstream liability.", "Lot traceability should be explicit.", "Supplier should not quote before standard is clear." ], "supplier_matching_fields": [ "standard reference", "material grade", "coating spec", "inspection report", "lot control", "packing label" ], "match_explanation": "A strong match documents grade, standard, coating, inspection, lot control, and label format.", "risk_signals": [ "certificate_mismatch", "generic_supplier_reply", "sample_to_bulk_drift" ], "example_page_url": "https://maplebridge.io/fastener-manufacturer-china-north-america" } ] }, "edges": [ { "from": "buyer_type", "to": "buyer_intent", "relation": "expresses" }, { "from": "buyer_intent", "to": "pain_point", "relation": "contains" }, { "from": "product_category", "to": "matching_field", "relation": "requires" }, { "from": "matching_field", "to": "risk_signal", "relation": "surfaces" }, { "from": "supplier_capability", "to": "buyer_intent", "relation": "is_compared_against" }, { "from": "risk_signal", "to": "human_review_note", "relation": "requires" }, { "from": "supplier_fit_scoring", "to": "match_explanation", "relation": "produces" }, { "from": "buyer_intent_example", "to": "example_page_url", "relation": "has_public_page" } ] }